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   request

   /rɪˈkwɛst/

   noun

   • 1. an act of asking politely or formally for something: "a request for information" Similar appealentreatypleapetitionsolicitationsupplicationprayerinvocationapplicationdemandcallsummonsrequisitionliterary:behestrare:implorationadjurationobtestationimpetrationobsecrationbiddingaskingentreatypleadingsolicitationpetitioningsupplicationbeggingdemandinstance
   • ▪ a thing that is asked for: "to have our ideas taken seriously is surely a reasonable request" Similar requirementwishwantdesirechoicedesideratum
   • ▪ an instruction to a computer to provide information or perform another function: "the computer is busy servicing requests from other processes"
   • ▪ a tune or song played on a radio programme, typically accompanied by a personal message, in response to a listener's request.
   • ▪ the state of being sought after: "human intelligence, which is in constant request in a family"

   verb

   • 1. politely or formally ask for: "he received the information he had requested"
   • ▪ politely or formally ask (someone) to do something: "the letter requested him to report to London"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French requeste (noun), based on Latin requirere (see require).

   Derivatives

   • 1. requester noun

   Scrabble Points: 16

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREQUEST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the act of politely or officially asking for something: They received hundreds of requests for more information. [ + to infinitive ] The boss refused our request to leave work early. The clause was added to the contract at Carlos's request (= because Carlos asked for this).

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREQUEST | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   REQUEST meaning: 1. the act of politely or officially asking for something: 2. a song or something similar that…. Learn more.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › requestRequest Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of REQUEST is the act or an instance of asking for something. How to use request in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Request.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › requestREQUEST Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Request definition: the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition. See examples of REQUEST used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREQUEST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you make a request, you politely ask for something or ask someone to do something.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrequest noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /rɪˈkwest/ the action of asking for something formally and politely; a thing that you formally ask for. request for something a request for information. They made a request for further aid. request to do something He submitted a request to adopt a flexible working routine. to grant a request. to refuse/decline/reject/deny a request.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › request_2request verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   to ask for something or ask somebody to do something in a polite or formal way. request something She requested permission to film at the White House. You can request a free copy of the leaflet. She requested anonymity because she wasn't authorized to speak to the press.